Sarah Folger, LMHC, Gig Harbor, WA

About Sarah Folger

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Folger

Sarah Folger helps teens, adults, and older adults navigate life's most difficult emotional and mental health challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a deeply collaborative approach. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for patients throughout Washington. Sarah creates a supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as they work toward meaningful change. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health concerns and life stressors. She understands that the transition back into daily life can feel overwhelming and works closely with clients to build stability, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the risk of relapse. Her experience includes helping people manage severe and persistent mental health conditions, including psychosis, mania, suicidal thoughts, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Through a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, she helps clients regain confidence, reconnect with their goals, and move forward with greater resilience. Her therapeutic style is rooted in empathic listening, safety, and respect for each client's lived experience. Sarah draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs. She also offers additional evidence-based interventions and has experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Since beginning her clinical work in 2016, Sarah has supported clients across a wide range of ages and presenting concerns. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, adapting treatment to each person's developmental stage, cultural background, and personal goals. Her care emphasizes practical tools, emotional safety, and lasting growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Office location

Sarah Folger, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Washington

5201 Olympic Dr, Ste 210, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Washington

Education and training

Argosy University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
Argosy University Seattle (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1346773843

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sarah Folger?

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Is Sarah Folger accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Sarah Folger online?

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What practice does Sarah Folger work with?

Sarah Folger works with LifeStance Health - Washington.

Where is Sarah Folger's office located?

Sarah Folger has 2 office locations in Gig Harbor, view full addresses on Sarah Folger's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Folger?

Sarah Folger frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Folger on their profile.